Volcano Islands

English

Etymology

Named for the active eruption occurring at the time of first sighting by European explorers.

Proper noun

Volcano Islands

  1. A group of three Japanese-governed islands in Micronesia, all of which are active volcanoes.
  • Vulcanian Islands
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